Zucchini carrots muffins

18 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsCarrots -- shredded
1cupZucchini -- shredded
1cupApple -- peeled & chopped
¾cupCoconut flakes
½cupAlmonds -- chopped
2teaspoonsOrange peel -- grated
2cupsAll-purpose flour
cupSugar
1tablespoonGround cinnamon
½teaspoonSalt
2teaspoonsBaking soda
3eachesEggs -- lightly beaten
¾cupVegetable oil
1teaspoonVanilla extract

Directions

Gently toss together carrot, zucchini, apple, coconut, almonds and orange peel; set aside. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Combine eggs, oil and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened (batter will be thick).

Fold in carrot mixture. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375 deg. for 20-22 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool in pan 10 min. before removing to a wire rack. Yield: 18 standard-size muffins.

Recipe By : Country Woman